"Friends love through all kinds of weather,
and families stick together in all kinds of trouble." Proverbs 17:17 (MSG)
Those who were alive on 911 will be thinking about that today; the day when terrorists flew planes into four different structures killing almost 3,000 people. And, our minds should go back to that time and remember how, for just a few weeks, a lot of people turned to God for answers and turned to Him for salvation. I , too, will remember that day; remember ...the call I received asking if our television was on; turning it on and seeing the horror.
and families stick together in all kinds of trouble." Proverbs 17:17 (MSG)
Those who were alive on 911 will be thinking about that today; the day when terrorists flew planes into four different structures killing almost 3,000 people. And, our minds should go back to that time and remember how, for just a few weeks, a lot of people turned to God for answers and turned to Him for salvation. I , too, will remember that day; remember ...the call I received asking if our television was on; turning it on and seeing the horror.
However, today my thoughts will also be on the good friend whose life will be celebrated at her service this morning. Eula Dean Williams Allen was truly one of a kind person. If she was your friend, you were fortunate. And, we were friends since 7th grade at BHS; friends for 62 years.
Deanie, as she was affectionately called by friends, always had a smile on her face. Her laugh was contagious. Little did I know that Deanie would play a part in my future.
You see, one night at a basketball game in the old gym at BHS, Deanie and I were setting three rows up in the bleachers. Behind us were couple of guys who, rather than watch the game, delighted in pestering us. One of them was Deanie's cousin. Deanie assured me he was completely harmless. I found that out for myself later as we begin to date and eventually marry three years later.
Deanie lived on a farm; I was a town gal. Going to her house was always such fun. I remember one night she had a bunking party. Several of us girls walked down the road in the dark. Suddenly, there was a very strange noise that scared me to the point I jumped straight up right into Deanie's arms!
We had home ec together and I was always envious that Deanie could sew from the beginning while I was lucky to be able to thread a needle. And, of course, she could cook because she learned from the best......her mother, Ruth. By the time I gathered the ingredients in class, it was time for the bell.
So many memories.............
Everyone that walks into our lives,
God sends there for a reason.
Some are there forever;
Some for just a season.
Oft times people tend to use us,
Yet others enhance our life.
Some bring shelter for us,
When our world is full of strife.
God sends others to enlighten;
Some are faithful friends indeed.
Some are Angels Unaware,
He sent to fill a need.
Remember everyone you meet,
Is not a coincidence,
But handpicked for the time at hand
By God's own providence.
Jo Ann
Sept 21, 2009
"Friends come and friends go,
but a true friend sticks by you like family." Proverbs 18:24 (MSG)
Deanie, as she was affectionately called by friends, always had a smile on her face. Her laugh was contagious. Little did I know that Deanie would play a part in my future.
You see, one night at a basketball game in the old gym at BHS, Deanie and I were setting three rows up in the bleachers. Behind us were couple of guys who, rather than watch the game, delighted in pestering us. One of them was Deanie's cousin. Deanie assured me he was completely harmless. I found that out for myself later as we begin to date and eventually marry three years later.
Deanie lived on a farm; I was a town gal. Going to her house was always such fun. I remember one night she had a bunking party. Several of us girls walked down the road in the dark. Suddenly, there was a very strange noise that scared me to the point I jumped straight up right into Deanie's arms!
We had home ec together and I was always envious that Deanie could sew from the beginning while I was lucky to be able to thread a needle. And, of course, she could cook because she learned from the best......her mother, Ruth. By the time I gathered the ingredients in class, it was time for the bell.
So many memories.............
Everyone that walks into our lives,
God sends there for a reason.
Some are there forever;
Some for just a season.
Oft times people tend to use us,
Yet others enhance our life.
Some bring shelter for us,
When our world is full of strife.
God sends others to enlighten;
Some are faithful friends indeed.
Some are Angels Unaware,
He sent to fill a need.
Remember everyone you meet,
Is not a coincidence,
But handpicked for the time at hand
By God's own providence.
Jo Ann
Sept 21, 2009
"Friends come and friends go,
but a true friend sticks by you like family." Proverbs 18:24 (MSG)
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